Preview and Probable XI: Windies-England final Test today
Shane Dowrich and Kraigg Brathwaite at West Indies training in St Lucia. -Cricinfo
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The third and final Test between West Indies and England to kick off today at 8PM (BDT) in St Lucia. The hosts have already clinched the series 2-0 and have been waited for the ‘balckwash’ science 1986. England played total 14 matches and lost 10 of those including the five Tests against West Indies.
Thirty-three years later the Caribbeans have got the second chance of another clean sweep. Through the all-round performance, the hosts snatched a massive-381-run win over England in the first Test in Barbados. Skipper Jason Holder became the player of the match due to his unbeaten 202 in the second innings and 2-wicket in the first innings.
The winning streak continued in the second Test in Antigua. The Caribbeans beat the visitors by 10 wickets and clinched the series 2-0. The rampant Kemar Roach picked up a total 8 wickets and became the player of the match. But the pleasure turned into misery when Holder got a ban from the ICC due to slow over-rate during the second Test that means the skipper is restricted to play in the third Test.
Holder has already proved his leading in the opening two Tests. Without him, West Indies will attempt to improve on a poor record at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, having won just one of their six Tests at the ground.
Place and Time: Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia; February 9, 8PM (BDT)
West Indies
Kraigg Brathwaite will captain West Indies in absence of regular captain Jason Holder. Besides, the 20 year-old all-rounder Keemo Paul has been included in the squad. The uncapped Jamaican Oshane also has been included as a backup of extra fast bowler if needed.
Full Squad: Kraigg Brathwaite(c), John Campbell, Shai Hope, Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Shane Dowrich(w), Keemo Paul, Kemar Roach, Alzarri Joseph, Shannon Gabriel, Shamarh Brooks, Jomel Warrican, Oshane Thomas
Probable XI: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), John Campbell, Shai Hope, Darren Bravo, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Shane Dowrich(w), Keemo Paul, Kemar Roach, Alzarri Joseph, Shannon Gabriel
England
The visitors have also made some changes into the squad. Ben Stokes has been included, who received a blow in his hand during the first innings in Antigua. Besides, fast bowler Mark Wood and opener Keaton Jennings are expected to take part. Wood could replace Sam Curran, who has claimed only one wicket in the series.
Full Squad: Rory Burns, Keaton Jennings, Joe Denly, Joe Root(c), Jonny Bairstow(w), Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Stuart Broad, James Anderson, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes and Jack Leach
Probable XI: Rory Burns, Keaton Jennings, Joe Denly, Joe Root(c), Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood, James Anderson
